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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
ROOF GARDEN IN NEW YORK.

One Woman Prefers to Stay In Town and
Enjoy the Luxuries of Her Own Home.
There is a woman who ranks among
the half dozen richest of her sex in New
York, good looking, liked by society men
and women alike. measurably young
not very far on either side of the bound
airy line of 80, that is-who puzzles in
summer everybody who knows her. She
never goes out of town. She has a cottage
at Newport, but has not opened it in five
years; she has a house at Lenox, but
visits it only in the early spring, when
the first flowers are peeping from under
the snowdrifts, or in the late autumn,
when the leaves are turning. She is a
widow, but it has never been supposed
that the vestiges of a grief which does not
keep her from dancing in winter would
shut her up within brick walls in July.
"What keeps you here in this weather."
reporter asked her, as the sun beat
against the closed blinds two or three
mornings ago.
81 stay simply because like it," she
replied. ''New York is summer resort
enough for me. Everybody passes through
the city from east, west. north or south
on their way somewhere in course of the
summer, and meet more friends than l
could in any other way. l have fancy
for being comfortable, too. and summer
is no time to try to be comfortable in the
country. When it is hot there, of all
times, one wants the convenicnces of
ones own home"
''But don't you pine for a sight of
something green?'
''For the matter Of that have green
cry enough here. Come to my garden,
won't your"
At mention of garden the writer's
eyes opened wide, for the house, like
many another in the city, covers every
inch ofground belonging to it that the
building laws allow. But my hostess led
the way, not out, but up. Her garden
was on the roof, and an elevator logged
lazily skyward with ms. A roof garden
is New York wEimsy, and this roof
was most elaborate. A light rail inclosed
the elevated promenade, and this was
completely hidden from view by the rank
growth of scarlet bean, nasturtiums morn
ing glories and other climbers that ran
over it. Pots of palms, tree ferns and
every known plant that will stand the
fervors of New York roof summer
were disposed here and there, and boxes
of mignonette and vivid scarlet gera-
NUNS tlourished partly protected by the
shade. There were sweet peas in BIOS
som, tiny fountain played with ANNA
ton and hammock was swung in
corner under an awning.
you see, am monarch of all / sur
vey," and the hostess waived her hand
over torrid city. Its not a midday
resort exactly, but in the morning or at
twilight not the Catskills themselves have
better breeze. Ard then you know
and the matter assumed an aspect not
many city women think OIL can send
two or three dozen fresh air children out
for fortnight's holiday for less money
than have often spent in two or three
days outing myself.
The roof garden has its strong points
indeed. New York Mail and Express.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
Terrible Worm and gIeta,lvornus Moth.

a Terrible Worm and NIeta,iyorous Moth.
Newspaper correspondents discover
wonderful things. Under the title of
LONDON Gossip a first elias provincial
paper tells us that the greatest coastena-
ton prevailed some time ago among the
engineers employed OH the railway at
Hagen in consequence of continual &C.
currcnces of accidents at the same place.
The German government directed an in
curry, which, after the lapse Of six
months. revealed the mystery. A rail
'.was taken up and broken, and it was
perceived that it was literally followed
out by thin gray worm, to which the
qualification of railivorous was assigned,
and by which name it is to be classed in
natural history. The worm is said to be
about two centimeters in length and of
the size of the prong of fork in circum-
ference" The narrative proceeds quite
seriously, describing the color of the
worm and two little glands on its head,
'iilled with corrosive secretion, which is
elected every ten minutes upon the iron.
This liquid renders the iron soft and
spongy and of the color of rust, and it is
uici eoitN'h's tSNotptu ny liie ui'Stt'
The authority of an official report and
of the French institute are given in sup
port of these and other statements, such
as that this creature for its size is one
Of the most voracious kind, for it has de-
voured thirty-six kilogrammes of rail
(seventy-nine pounts) in a fortnight"
The same veracious correspondent proceeds
to tell us that .not very long ago {. great
sensation was created by report sent
into the Royal society of a gnat or moth
which similarly dcvoured the lead of
London cisterns, and that tie subject
will no doubt now be discussed with re-
doubled vigor since the discovery of the
railway pest. We are further told that
specimens of the iron thus attacked
have been sent TO all the learned bodies
Of London and Paris. The writer of
this veracious history must be greatly
dissustcd with the negligence of the Sec
r'..ar.,s and councils of the ''lcarned bod
les who have failed to publish in their
transactions any account of these Won
dorflil animals or to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of the specimens. Gentleman S
Magazine,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
MY UNKNOWN FRIEND.

cannot tell the country where thou art,
Or where, on height, or vale, or oceans brink.
Thy home doth stand; content with this fran
link
Idwell, until know thee Iooie heart
That the same golden sun that strikes athwart
My threshold doth from your bright easement
sink;
Nights crescent and pale star of morn, think.
Are warders where we dream, though leagues
apart!
To show the wild wood road and tangled slope,
The plumed elms, the hilltops dazzling reach,
The lingering stream and lane where lovers
stray,
To hear thee match dear Thoughts and rival hope
Of mine, and thine own plans and phrases
teach,
Will please NEON some long, uncalenduied
day.
F d. Stckney in Iippincott's Magazine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
SIMONSVILLE.
were consume

Ladies Aid Society will meet with
Mrs. O. +. Hutchins Friday after
noon, Sept. 30th.
Mrs. Frost of Nashua, n. ii. is
visiting her father, John Bradley.
Miss Mamie Marsh of Chester
spent few days last week with Miss
Nina Chase.
Mrs. Charles Smalley of Bartons
vile is visiting Mrs. Calista How
ard.
N. p. Hesselton and wife of Caven
dish were here last week visiting rela
tives and friends.
Frank Leonard returned to hi
work at Bellows Falls on Wednes
day.
| John Hubbard of Lowell Mass. i
stopping with his brother, Orrin HUI
bard.
| Rev. & Mrs. J. Mervin Hull c
Kingston, Mass. called on c. N
Gutterson and wife last Saturday.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
Echoes from the Press.
CONFINEMENT VS. WEALTH.

The man only is rich who is con-
tented with his lot. Many a man
with thousands feels poor because he
has not the millions of his neighbor.
One bane of money is the insatiate
thirst for more, when competence
has been acquired. Truly the devil
is in money, and must be cast out
before it can be unqualifedly enjoy
ed. Then again, the tendency of
gain is to incite to display, making
the rich man slave to public opin-
ion. His ears are ever open to the
opinions of the people. Sowhen one
would expect to see dignity enhanced
by possessions, it is actually lost.
The laborer who is master of his trade
is not troubled by these trivalities.
His mind is on matters of serious i'm
port. Having not wealth his atten-
ton is given to the demands OF his
trade, which precludes all thought OF
display and envying no man his ex-
traneous wealth, he possesses that
dignity which is impossible with those
who depend on riches for position in
stead of character. There is one
truth that the laboring man finds it
difficult to learn, viz: Beside an as
sertion of his rights, he should ever
keep in mind his high position as a
necessary factor in the great body of
workers.
Drink is the enemy of the wealthy
as well as of the laboring classes, but
the environments of the latter are
such that they are exposed, through
intoxication, to greater suffering and
obliquity. The laborer cannot afford
to fatten the carcass of Jones by this
ruinous habit. If he will let rum
alone he will take a long stride to-
ward his coveted goal. The laboring
mans occupation is one of true dig
nifty, and with contentment, temper
ate habits and self respect he is the
peer of the capitalist in private and
public life.-People's journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
General NeWs-Sifted.

Sunday was the Tooth anniversary
of the laying of the corner stone of
the Capitol at Washington by Gen.
Washington.
An unsuccessful attempt at train
wrecking was made on the Old Colony
Road Saturday night, near the Mon
tello Station, Brockton.
The mass meeting of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers was
held Sunday in the Boston Theater.
Bradstreet's reports 144 failures in
the United States for the week,
against 1l9 the preceding week.
Canada had "a, decrease of Z.
The liabilities Of T. j. Pope &
Bros, the New York iron merchants,
are now placed at sS00,0OO. From 70
to 100 per cent can be realized.
Henry George was called as juror
in the New York city court Monday.
He failed to answer and has not since
appeared. He has been fined 500
for disregard of the law.
The Ottawa correspondent of the
Toronto Mail states that the announce
ment of Sir John Macdonald's APP
pointment as Canada's representative
on the fisheries commission is pre-
mature. The cabinet is not decided.
The New York police commission
ers have decided to allow inspectors
of elections for the United Labor
(Henry George party and not for
the Irving Hall party nor the socialist
party.
The peach crop along the Hudson
is the heaviest ever known.
The postmaster at Cleveland, Ga.
is 80 years old, but performs the du-
ties of his office efficiently.
Harvest excursions are a favorite
form of entertainments in the Western
corn regions.
Bricklayers at Los Angeles, Cal,
are getting Sc per day.
Colored women are now employed
as baggage smashers on Southern
railroads.
A fancy of the day is clock en-
cased in a representation of a base
ball, covered with white leather. The
dial is in a cut section of the ball.
Forty men were injured by an ex-
plosion of rockets on board the English
warship Bellerophon at Quebec, ten
of them seriously.
The buildings of Oak Grove Semi
nary at Vassalboro, Me-, that escaped
from the recent fire were burned or
Sunday.
A train on the Atlantic aud Pacific
Road went through bridge on SatT-
day, and it is reported that about fifty
people were killed and injured.
Two freight train on the Lake Shore
Road collided near Toledo on Satur.
day night. The trains caught fire ant
were consumed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
DIED AT HIS Posr.

Many OF our business men are suddenly
stricken with AppopleXy while engaged
In their daily duties, rrcmontory Symp-
TOMS such rs Dizziness or Pressure in
the head, pain around on palptation of
the heart, nnmbncSs or prickly sensation
of the limbs, sour stomach &c, have been
neglected and the unfortunate victim OF
ApoplcNy dies in a few hours or, is left in
IA sadly crippled condition,
Ami Apoplcctme, the only ApoplcSy
Preventive and Paralysis Cure taken as
directed relieves all Che premonitory symp-
toms, and keeps the blood, blood vessels,
and heart in such a.condltion as to make
Apoplexy impossible, Send to DR., +, S.
Hutchinson 4 Co., Enosburgh Falls, Vt.
for testimonials,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22

1t is reported that Iowa farmers
are enquiring about farm property in
Vermont with the idea of coming back
to the land of their fathers. Hundreds
of New England people went West
with the idea of coming back again
after having acquired fortune or a
competence, and if the tide of migra-
ton is really turning, onr old hill
towns may before long blossom as the
rose again. A New Highlander whe
has lived on the Illinois prairies for
many years was in Massachusetts
during the summer, and told the writer
that Western Massachusetts appeared
to him paradise, and that nothing
would suit him better than to return
to his old home in the hills, and end
his life there. Springfield Union.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
For Sale!

The Farm known as the Stevens Farm
in Londonderry, 2 II miles from Lon
donderry Village, comprising nearly 300
acres. Keeps 30 head of cattle and team.
good Sugar Orchard with house and
utensils for 500 trees Large Orchards,
best of fruit, all in the highest state of
cultivation. Water works new and in
good condition. Fine place fol a gentle
mans summer residence, situated on the
shores of Lowell Lake, a popular sum-
mer resort. 1t is unsurpassed for natural
and b; autiful scenery.
Stock and tools with the place or sep
era e.
For further particulars enquire of 5.
NJ. Holden So. Londonderry. f. E. Stew
ems on the place or
GEO. III. PAYNE, NJ. d.
Boston. Mass.
500 fremont st.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22

Wild Cherry Balsam.-The memory
of DR.. Wistar is embalmed in the
hearts of thousands whom his Balsam
of Wild Cherry has, during the past
fifty years, cured of coughs, colds,
consumption, or some other form of
pulmonary disease.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22

The editorial management of thu
SITTER has been sadly neglected this
week-too much counting on the par
of it's editor. If this thing is to GO
on, another "grape-vine' will bt
strung as far as Newfane, then il
will be hunk-a-dory.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
Notice..

The tax payers of the town of Lon
donderry are hereby notified that the
Selectmen have placed in my hands
for collection a tax of 125 cents on a
dollar of the Grand List of said town
for town and state purposes. Also a
tax of 10 cents on the same for high
way purposes, and tax of l IA
cents on the list of 1886 for county
purposes. Therefore know We that
80 days are given by law for the pay
ment of said taxes, and a reduction
of per cent on said town tax if paid
within said time.
II. ID. TYLER, Treas.
Londonderry, Sept. 2, 1887.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22

The Windham County Fair open
ed yesterday, at Newfane, with a
moderate attendance. There was a
good show of cattle and horses, other
wise but little can be said in COM
mendation.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22

We send out number of bills this
week, due this office, and we hope
our friends will promptly respond.
We need all that is due us.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
SHORT HINTS
Social Etiquette.

Compiled from the latest and Jest
uorhs on the subject By "1unt
Matilda"
PRICE, 40 cents.
This book should be in
every family DESTROYS of know
ing "the proper thing to do"
We all desire to behave prop
erly and to know what is the
best school of manners. What
shall we teach our children,
that they may 90 out into the
world well bred men and
women?
"SHORT HINTS" con-
tains the answer and will be
mailed to any address, post
age prepaid on receipt of
price.
SPECIAL
Until further notice we will
mail each of our friends a
copy of the above valuable
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wrappers of Dobbins Electric
Soap.
By folding up the wrappers
as you would a newspaper,
the postage will only be 2 cts.
Always put your full name
and address on the out side
of the bundle and write the
word etiquette" also, and
then we, will know who sends
it.
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PHILADELPHIA, PENN'A.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22

~ cents pays for this paper tiii jan
uary 1855. Send ms your trial subscription,
and self you do not like us upon closer ae-
quaintance.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
MARRIED..

At So. Londonderry, Sept. IS, by Rev.
0. ?. Fuller, Henry 0. Holt and Julia A..
Leonard both of So. Londonderry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22

Rutland is to have new daily pa
per to be called the Critic, the first
number Of which is promised Oct. Sd.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
"A desirable Farm
FOR SALE!

The Subscriber offers for sale the farm
lately purchased by him, known as the
Eames place, in Londonderry.
This farm contains about 125 acres.
suitably divided into tillage. pasture and
woodland 40 acres of the tillage is rich
river meadow. The house and all build
ings. including two barns. are in good
repair. Running water to both house
and barn. It's located within easy reach,
over good roads, of village, church and
schools.
For further particulars inquire of or
address LEVI HOWARD. Wardsboro,
VT. or S. NJ. HOLDEN.
Z SO. ndonderry, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
THE
HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLISHER.
Sitter John, Editor.

Eternally opposed TO all rings, cliq"es'
clans and factions-The Peoples Organ
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
HEADO UARTERS
FOR PICTURE FRAMES!

when you go to ihattleboro call on A. y.
WILDER, rear of Refomer Office who has the
largest stock of Mouidings In town. Prices
Low Work neatly done,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
DEATHS.

In Stratton, Sept 16, Archie, son of
Thatcher Sprague, aged years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
DON'T

let that cold of yours run on. You
think it is a light thing. But it may
run into catarrh. Or into pneumonia.
Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia
is dangerous. Consumption is death
itself.
The breathing apparatus must he
kept healthy and clear of all obstruc-
tons and offensive matter. Otherwise
there is trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts
head, nose, throat, bronchial tubes
and lungs, can be delightfully."- ant
entirely cured by the use of Bosehee''
German Syrup. If You don't know
this already, thousands and thousand
of people can tell you. They hav'
been cured by it, and "know how i
is, themselves" Bottle only IS ceuts
Ask any druggist.
When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria,
When she Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22
ANTI-AP0rL ECTINE
WILL DO IT!
FOR SALE

ANTI-APoPLECTINE il mann Rctured only -
DR.. +. s. HUTCHINSON * Co., En- ,sburgh Fails,
Price, $1.00 per bottle, six bottles for 500.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-22

Compiled from the latest and Jes'
arorh's on the subject By "1um
YT,I.JlS,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-04
slightly Unpublished.

On the 26th ult W. published IN
item in reference to the unexpected
birth of u child ut the residence of Alex.
Musser, Mt Wells, from which the En-
terprise draws on its inauguration us
follows:
"a man ut Wells, Eistern Nevada, is
ON the warpnth. A married lady
stopped. at, his house over night and
became n mother before morning. This
considerably excited the citizens of
Wells, but hardly had he done flying
about on behalf of the visiting lady
before his own wife began to make
demands upon him i'll the same line.
Again he rushed forth among the doctors
and old danes, and III un hour or two
it was announced to him tDut he was
the father of twins. HIS. wife had, in
gamblers parlence, "seeu" the Lac y
visitor aud had "gone her one. better
The husband swrurs that hereafter no
'narried woman shall enter his house
unless she shall cpme armed with O
written guarantee from some reputable
physiclun. h. says his wife is $50
leY.lish ambition - that should any
woman stop NJ the houte,und give blr Ii
to twins. she would forthwith call upon
him to father triplets,,n' - Haf H
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-04
CphOlsterInE.

We lave employed for short time q
irst class UPHoLsTERER and those
Who have MATTRESSES. LOUNGES
'tc. in need of repair should embrace this
opportunity to have them put in good
'rder. This worknnn will remain but
short time and those who desire to
tvall themselves of his services must
BRING their work AT ONCE. This is
'he best opportunity you will ever have
to get your upholstering done with
aeatness and dispatch, -
6-13 "3 Brown &HosK1Ns.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-04
A small Blaze.

-.
Last evening about 6 o'clock fire
was discovere in the works D of tue,
Tripoii mine ut Bullion and before any
assistance c6uIl he rend red lie II .nie4
had got under such Roadway us to Dies
troy the blacksmith shop, together with
thetools, aportion of the trestle work
and track, and the two turntables. The
loss is slight, the heaviest being sus,
tanned by, Mr.. ,Loseheukoll, the engi!
neer, whose tool chest and IA valuable
set Of tosls were consumed or rendered
worthless, Some delay will be CAUSED
by; the accident, bat Mr.. Frank, the
Superintendent, left Itimmedlatelyt after
the fire for this place, arriving here
about 3o'cIock, this morning. for the
purpose Of procuring material with
which TO repair damages. rs atrh2ua
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-04
NJ. RpTNpARr.
Not :. ..s..... ~. .->.:.

Anybody can c,trll u cold this kind Of we ,th-
or. rlu trouu,e ID To Is. ~ lie The man who
oaugh, Tue YOear.g w., advise our readers TO
ptrchs % ~ Mr.. Z. Il. Mullera bottle'of San.
IA Able. the California King of Consump-
ton, AS lima, Bronchitis, Coughs and Group
Cures, and keep'it handy. 'Tis pleasing to tho
aste and death, TO the above compiaintl.
Sold at 81 20 u bottle. or 8 FOR. 81 60 CALI.
FoRNIA oAT-R-CURE gives immediate relief.
rhe Catarrhal virus Is soon displaced by Its
healing aud penetrating nature. Give Il q tri.
H.. Six months treStlnent 81 90. sent by mail
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-04
DTSSOLUTI0Nro0 PoPART-
1"'a'o"N ERSHIp. a'o7

/, Nesiqei ~, hereby given that tho port
nership heretofore existing between the
undersigned aaissthsi Rs@ pamss Of T.
B. jacques Il Co., is this day dissolved
hsthasaat S6onSsnt, ~ b. Jaelspnxsetir
isg.
"a .KAsbtih dASi ttss h&ee arhnI~ilts hs cAi-
looted BY T..iEn 1xands4pd all debts Of
The Arm wilt be paid By him.
ssssTs'.sHr ssTiSE4 Pm. JIat.A.
n. sisJSe6Sh.
Toano, New, JRiy IS, 1sa7.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-04

tended visit to Kansas. It is rumorsd,
whether there is any truth in the rumor
or not we are unable to say, that she is
no longer Miss Cullen but Mrs., hav-
ing struck her affinity beyond the Rock
ies. - ~ ---"t h|'.s =
When we succeed in establishing an
air line to the moon, and 60 to stalking
ont corner lots, we shall probably fluid
that the Kings of Spain granted most
of the territory to n few of their sub
jects two or three centuries ngo. It's
queer to think how much dend men
have to say about the ownership of
things which only the living can use.
A Democrat thinks that the next best
thing to holding office is O drink
Reno Gazette. a. " 81 ..'1
What glorious thing it must be for
Republicans to reflect that NO member of
that party was eve. ;, known to want un
Office or take drink. A Republican
needs only pal; of wings to make him
II full feged angel.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-04
CaIiforuia Unt.R Cure.

The only guaranteed cure for catarrh, cold In
the head. hay fever. ros, cold, catarrhal d. az
ness AID sore. eyes. RESTORES the sense OF
taste ana GnpleasantheSs OF breath. resulting
from catarrh. Easy and pleasant TO use. Fol.
low directions ana Gcure is warranted, by all
druggists. send for circular tor, ABB RTINE
MEDICAL COMPANY, orovilIe. Ca. Six
months trestn,eut for 81; sent by mail, 81 ~
For sale by r. r. MULLER.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-04
For sale.

A frat class hay ranch l 4 miles
from Elko for sale. Yields one half it's
value in hay every year. An. excellent
stock range near the premises, For
particulars call on or address '
e j. F BuRNER,
TIA. g. Eko, Nevada.